Intel Core i3-N305 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
31.4Single-core65.3
28Multi-core42.2
75.3Efficiencyspec-based88.5
34.1iGPU76.9
30.5Platformspec-based35.9
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-N30513 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V wins this laptop processor face-off, 57.4 to 36.9, pulling ahead mainly in iGPU (+43) and single-core (+34). Intel Core i3-N305 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-N305
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 8 vs 4
- 12% lower Base TDP: 15 W vs 17 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
- Stronger single-core score: 65 vs 31
- Stronger multi-core score: 42 vs 28
- Stronger iGPU score: 77 vs 34
- 585% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 3,883 vs 567
- 132% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,850 vs 4,681
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-N305 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 15 W+12% | 17 W |
| Max TDP | 35 W | 37 W+6% |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-N305 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 0 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.2 GHz+22% |
| Boost clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.8 GHz+26% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 12 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-N305 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics (32 EU) | Intel Arc 140V |
| iGPU clock | 1,250 MHz | 1,950 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-N305 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800 | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Max memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-N305 | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,274Bottom 6% | 2,753+116%Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,681Bottom 9% | 10,850+132%Bottom 47% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 983Bottom 9% | 1,876+91%Top 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 5,049Bottom 13% | 10,244+103%Bottom 41% |
| PassMark | 9,350Bottom 17% | 19,478+108%Bottom 49% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 567Bottom 23% | 3,883+585%Top 4% |
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